Diffence between: coilovers, lowering springs and suspension kits

[DazG]

Whats the diffence between coilovers, lowering springs and suspension kits?

I want to lower my car at least 40mm all round and would like the compromise between quality and price.

Darren

 

[S22 JGS]

think it just comes down to how you use the car, and want to use the car.

if u just want it for asphetics, then springs are a cheap option.

if you want to be taking it round track and drive fast, and enjoy pushing limits then coilys.

im sure someone can give you a more detailed/technical answer though

 

[edde]

Lowering springs are the cheapest. ride isn't ideal
New shocks and springs is better but the springs are still hard as they need to be to get the lower ride height
Coilovers are the ideal since they are desinged for the job realy and better made and desinged.

 

[Has]

Lowering springs are the cheapest. ride isn't ideal
New shocks and springs is better but the springs are still hard as they need to be to get the lower ride height
Coilovers are the ideal since they are desinged for the job realy and better made and desinged.

Spot on.

Also the lower down in the list you get the more expensive it gets....

Most people sufice on just springs. As its easy to do and cheap to get insured. Normally the drop isnt that low either. Roughly 40-60mm on Clios.

 

[DazG]

Cheers guys!

Would love the coilovers but its the price that is putting me off!

I don't want to much the handling up.

Whats the cheapest coilovers on the market? I heard FK's were good.

Whats insurance like with coilovers?

 

[edde]

Whats the cheapest coilovers on the market? I heard FK's were good.

Whats insurance like with coilovers?

Try your insurance compnay for increase.

Fk's are good superb for the price. £420 or so from 2modified I think.

 

[DazG]

Whats the cheapest coilovers on the market? I heard FK's were good.

Whats insurance like with coilovers?

Try your insurance compnay for increase.

Fk's are good superb for the price. £420 or so from 2modified I think.

I'll give them a ring tomorrow!

What should I say to them, "I would like a quote on lowering my car" or "I have some coilovers I would like to fit"

 

[edde]

Try your insurance compnay for increase.

Fk's are good superb for the price. £420 or so from 2modified I think.

I'll give them a ring tomorrow!

What should I say to them, "I would like a quote on lowering my car" or "I have some coilovers I would like to fit"

Just ask how much extra they want to lower the car depens some have a fixed price some say no some say £x if more than 30m and £z if more than 60mm etc.

 

[Tigger]

Cheers guys!

Would love the coilovers but its the price that is putting me off!

I don't want to much the handling up.

Whats the cheapest coilovers on the market? I heard FK's were good.

Whats insurance like with coilovers?

I was in your position last year lol
Wasn't sure what to get for lowering my car, spent so long thinking about it I had saved enough for coilovers :star:
One of the best mods I put on IMHO

I'll give them a ring tomorrow!

What should I say to them, "I would like a quote on lowering my car" or "I have some coilovers I would like to fit"

Just ask how much extra they want to lower the car depens some have a fixed price some say no some say £x if more than 30m and £z if more than 60mm etc.

Ring up your insurance company and ask them how much it wil cost to lower the suspension of your car.
It took a lot of explaining to the girl on the phone when I rang up and said "I'd like to lower my car, how will it affect my premium?" - she thought I meant the value of the car :clown:

With Quinn Direct al I had to do was get an engineers report form signed by an approved mechanic (to state that the car was legaly fit for the road) and post it - no extra charge :approve:

 

[DazG]

Cheers for that Tigger

Got a day off tomorrow and will phone the insurance company up, Elephant in my case, see what they say.

I have the money for coilovers just a little hesitant at spending it!

I dont want to spend more than £450

 

[Sunburn]

with coliovers dont have to get your car setup as well, not as simple as fitting them and then good to go ???

the former is the only thing stopping me from getting coilovers.

 

[DazG]

with coliovers dont have to get your car setup as well, not as simple as fitting them and then good to go ???

the former is the only thing stopping me from getting coilovers.

You have to get them setup properly otherwise you'll get excessive tyre wear

 

[Sunburn]

then its a case of finding a garage i can trust,...hrmmm that rules out everyone one in a 60mile radius !

 

[DazG]

Think I going to purchase the Eibach sportlines today

Whats the best place to get them? Any ideas?

 

[Tigger]

then its a case of finding a garage i can trust,...hrmmm that rules out everyone one in a 60mile radius !

You could always meet up with someone of the site here who can do it - just a thought for peace of mind

 

[Tigger]

Think I going to purchase the Eibach sportlines today

Whats the best place to get them? Any ideas?

You could buy mine if your bolt-spacing is 58mm

 

[Sunburn]

then its a case of finding a garage i can trust,...hrmmm that rules out everyone one in a 60mile radius !

You could always meet up with someone of the site here who can do it - just a thought for peace of mind

thats very true,

looking on the forums there are 2-3 peeps companies on here, however all 3 are a good 1 1/2 hours + drive from me